James E. “Jim” Schutte, age 74, of 1317 Northwood Acres, died on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in his home. He was born on November 18, 1939 in Quincy the son of Carl & Mabel (Fleming) Schutte. Jim was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. Jim served in the United States Army. He married Sandra K. “Sandy” Dieker on November 24, 1962 in St. John the Baptist Church. She survives. Mr. Schutte worked for Moorman Manufacturing Co for 35 years. He then worked for Brinkman Plumbing Co for several years until retirement.

Jim was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time at his beloved deer camp with his family and friends. He liked gardening. Jim also always fondly remembered the vacations he and Sandy were able to take with family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:

FOUR SONS: Jeff Schutte and his wife Ann of Bartlett, IL; Steve Schutte and his wife Leanne of O’Fallon, MO; Brad Schutte and his wife Stacy of Quincy and Doug Schutte also of Quincy
SEVEN GRANDCHILDREN: Heather, Jessica and Nicole Schutte; Austin and Ashley Schutte; and Lindsey and Logan Schutte.
TWO SISTERS: Delores “Dee” Wiewel and her husband Dick and Ellen Schutte.
Numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Ed Schutte.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00. Memorials may be made to the Cornelia DeLange Syndrome Foundation, St. Francis Catholic Church or to the Blessing Cancer Center.